We’re proud to be the voice of NZ retailers.
As the peak body for New Zealand retailers, advocacy is a core mission of Retail NZ. By lobbying Government ministers and policymakers, we make sure your interests are heard at the Beehive. Also, you may have seen us in the media. Our strong presence in the news helps Kiwis become more aware of the retail sector’s challenges. Our purpose is to help retailers succeed and to strengthen NZ inc.
What we stand for:
- Reducing the cost of doing business.
- A fair playing field for all NZ retailers.
- Growing opportunities for retailers, to help you deliver great shopping experiences.
- Minimising red tape & compliance requirements that get in the way.
- Allowing consumers to make their own informed decisions about shopping.
- Ensuring the retail industry is recognised as a key contributor to New Zealand’s economic prosperity.
Retail NZ is in tune with current issues faced by retail business owners. Your voice matters: the input and feedback we receive from our members is invaluable to our retail advocacy work.
Submissions to Government
Recently, we have made submissions on:
- Recovering the costs of goods management activities at the border
- Work health and safety
- Sentencing (Reform) Amendment Bill
- Smokefree Environment & Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No2)
- Length measurements regulations
- Vocational Education and Training reforms
- Retail Payment System consultation
- Digital cash in New Zealand consultation
- Improving retail payments: payments between bank accounts
- Draft code of practice for use of biometric data
- Company directors’ right to privacy
- Proposed levies for food businesses and food importers
- Interbank Payment Network request for views paper
- Gift Card Expiry Bill
- Bill to limit Restraint of Trade clauses in employment agreements
Here’s what retail business issues we’re working on right now:
Want to know more?
If you have enquiries about these or any other issues affecting your retail business, email [email protected].